Russia

Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a country spanning Eastern Europe and North Asia. It is the largest country in the world by area, extending across eleven time zones and sharing land borders with fourteen countries. It is the world's ninth-most populous country and Europe's most populous country. Russia is a highly urbanised country including 16 population centres with over a million inhabitants. Its capital as well as its largest city is Moscow. Saint Petersburg is Russia's second-largest city and its cultural capital.
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Some of the key events about Russia

  • 988
    The Christianization of Kievan Rus' began, marking the adoption of Orthodox Christianity
  • 1703
    The founding of Saint Petersburg as a new capital city and "window to Europe"
  • 1755
    The establishment of Moscow University, Russia's oldest university
  • 1861
    The Emancipation Reform abolished serfdom in Russia
  • 1917
    The Russian Revolution led to significant social and political changes
  • 1917
    The Bolshevik Revolution overthrew the Russian Provisional Government, leading to civil war
  • 1932
    The Soviet famine, partly caused by forced collectivization, resulted in millions of deaths
  • 1937
    The Great Purge began, leading to mass arrests, executions, and deportations
  • 1941
    Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union, initiating a devastating period of World War II on Russian soil
  • 1957
    The launch of Sputnik 1, the world's first artificial satellite
  • 1961
    The first human spaceflight was achieved with Vostok 1
  • 1980
    Moscow hosted the Summer Olympics, showcasing the country on a global stage
  • 1986
    The Chernobyl nuclear disaster occurred, releasing large quantities of radioactive material
  • 1991
    The dissolution of the Soviet Union and the formation of the Russian Federation
  • 1991
    The Soviet Union collapsed, leading to economic crisis and political instability
  • 1994
    The First Chechen War began, resulting in significant casualties and destruction
  • 1998
    Russia experienced a severe financial crisis, defaulting on its debt
  • 2004
    The Beslan school siege resulted in hundreds of civilian deaths, including many children
  • 2014
    Sochi hosted the Winter Olympics, demonstrating Russia's ability to organize major international events
  • 2014
    Russia annexed Crimea, leading to international sanctions and increased tensions with the West

Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.

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